Allison has over twenty years of classroom teaching experience as an intervention specialist ranging from elementary to middle to high school. Allison is excited to join Adult Literacy Ohio to support adults who want to build their skills in reading, writing, and communication.
Amy is a licensed speech language pathologist with 25+ years of experience working with early intervention-aged students through 12th graders. She has been on both sides of the table as service provider and a family member. Adults who are interested in working with Amy can expect to work on skills that will help them with not just reading books, but also filling out job applications, navigating street signs, and figuring out instructions on food preparation, electronics, etc.
Atanya is a elementary school Intervention Specialist working with children in the 4th-5th grade. I also have experience working high school age students with various learning challenges. Last year she received her CALP (certified academic language practitioner) certification. She can speak some Spanish and has taken English as a Second Language classes. Atanya uses Orton Gillingham in her tutoring. She shares that she hears stories from parents of her students about how they are not able to read. Atanya is excited to join Adult Literacy Ohio to use her knowledge of reading with adults who are excited to learn and really want the opportunity to work one on one with a qualified professional who can help.
Bri has twelve years of teaching experience in grades 4-12. She has served on Intervention Teams, taught a Columbus State Remedial English Course, and tutored students in reading with a variety of needs. She has had 30 hours of Orton Gillingham training and incorporates that into her reading and writing instruction. Bri wants learners to know that she is patient and understanding and has a true passion for watching something “click” with her learners. Bri would also like families to know that she has two children with medical needs, and it is her top priority to make sure that learners and families feel comfortable and safe.
Dona has been a special education teacher for 22 years and has worked with a variety of grade levels. She also brings a personal passion to this work as she has a daughter with Down syndrome. Dona is excited to join this program because she knows that the ability to read and write can help people be more independent and do so many enjoyable things.
Hailey has seven years' experience teaching literacy skills to 9th and 10th grade students. Her experience includes teaching reading and social studies through College and Career Readiness Reading Standards, usually to high schoolers reading at an elementary level. Hailey is excited to join Adult Literacy Ohio because she has a cousin with a severe learning disability and has seem how important literacy is in her daily life – from being able to access reading material that engages her to the ability to have a job in the community. She loves reading and would like to work with others to instill that passion in them and give them even greater access to the wonderful world of literature!
Jessica is a licensed early childhood educator with ten years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, Jessica has supported students with a variety of abilities and needs.
Jodi has 30+ years of experience in education, with over a decade as an intervention specialist. Jodi is excited to join this program because she has a special passion for helping students. She prides herself on excellent relationships with learners and families and planning instruction that is based on specific students and responsive to their unique learning styles.
John is a high school intervention specialist. A firm believer that every student learns differently, he uses various teaching techniques emphasizing multi-sensory instruction. For reading comprehension, he uses materials that encourage making predictions, retelling, visualizing and story maps.
Kay is a licensed elementary educator with 31 years of teaching experience, mostly at the 6th grade level. Kay also has 14 years of tutoring experience across grades K-12. She loves collaborating with specialists and has served many students with a variety of abilities and needs over the years, including but not limited to hearing impairments, cognitive delays, language processing disorders, and mental health challenges. Kay is excited to join the Adult Literacy Ohio program because she believes that everyone deserves to learn under the guidance of a knowledgeable, compassionate and empathetic teacher who truly cares about others. She embraces diversity and looks forward to designing personalized instruction for her adult learners in this program.
